Douglas County

WI · Pop. 111,249 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 111,249.

$/Acre: $5,895

Property Tax: 1.85%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%

Local Sales Tax0.97%

Combined Sales Tax5.97%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$63,147

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,895

Median Home Price$326K

Acres for Sale1068

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall28.8 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low1°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,050 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)377 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K358

Property Crime /100K339

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak